economy

It's no secret to Twin Ports residents that Sears and Kmart (two stores both operated by Sears Holdings) have been altering their business strategy in the last few years. Duluth lost it's mall-area Kmart store and Superior just saw it's Kmart close earlier this year. Now it appears that the companies last two stores are also in for some changes.

A number of years ago, the Duluth Chamber of Commerce instituted their Leadership Duluth program - which has successfully graduated new classes each year since. Right now they're looking for interested individuals for the 2016-2017 session.

Make your voice heard! The City of Duluth is asking for your input to help make the delivery of Federal and State employment and training services easier and more efficient. In conjunction with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, the Duluth Workforce Investment Board is tasked with submitting local plans to make any necessary changes to the system.

It should be no surprise that a project that's already been billed as one of Minnesota's biggest highway jobs is expected to overrun its projected budget. As the move and bridgework inches towards its November 2017 completion date, I have the feeling that we'll see the need for additional funds to cover oversights.

In 2013 there were no Kwik Trips in the Twin Ports. In 2014, the Wisconsin-based store opened 8 locations in the Twin Ports area. Plans for 2015 call for an additional 7 locations. Definite plans for four of those locations have been made public.

Sad news for electronics consumers in the Twin Ports: The Radio Shack store on Tower Avenue is one of the nearly 1,800 stores set to close within the next month and a half - as part of the corporations bankruptcy.

If you're on a long-term maintenance prescription medication, chances are you've been directed to a generic form to help bring down your costs. But what happens when the prices of those generics start to rise?

The Twin Ports area is in the midst of a major build-out for the Kwik Trip convenience store chain, with a number of locations planned for opening within the 12 months. Work is progressing at a couple of sites - with the 28th and Tower location in Superior getting close to being finished. So - when will it open?

Sunday's New York Times featured an article about a place we know and love all too well: Home. The story by Monica Davey put the spotlight on the increasing chasm between Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin - especially in regards to politics and the economy.

It appears that the Summer of 2013 will continue the trend of increases to tourism in Minnesota! A recently-released survey that was prepared by the Explore Minnesota Tourism agency confirms moderate growth during the summer months of 2013, and it appears that the State of Minnesota is finally poised to reach pre-recession levels.

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